Lead, Manufacturing Test Engineer
Core
Design, commission, and manage test assets and systems for the Terran R rocket to support production testing campaigns, first-article development, and high-volume manufacturing.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Builds
Test systems and GSE for the Terran R rocket primary structures
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test plan and procedure authoring, High-pressure pneumatic system testing, High-voltage electrical system testing, Test equipment design and commissioning, Failure and anomaly investigation, Root cause analysis, Process standardization, Fluid and thermal engineering fundamentals, Mechanical engineering fundamentals, Electrical engineering fundamentals
Preferred skills
Lean environment experience, Vendor engagement, Test automation, Data acquisition systems, Launch vehicle component knowledge (valves, regulators)
Responsibilities
Design and commission new test assets and systems; Manage a team of test engineers; Author and optimize test sequences and operational processes; Analyze data to evaluate assembly performance and resolve discrepancies; Define and standardize operational requirements for safety and repeatability; Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and drive design for manufacturability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership